Golfers tee off on the green to put charities in the black
Organised by Crowborough based Studio44, over 60 golfers competed across the greens of the Nevill Golf Club before retiring to the clubhouse for a gala dinner with raffle and auction, raising over £8,500 for West Kent Mind (WKM) and Taylor Made Dreams. Both the charities work across Kent, with Taylor Made providing funding for children […]
Penshurst pub in the running to be top dog in Great British Pub Awards
The awards, dubbed the ‘Pub Oscars’, also include best pub to watch sport, best sustainable pub, and best pub for families. Leicester Arms proprietor Laurence Bowes said the pub’s approach to dogs as ‘part of the family’ was probably responsible for them getting ahead of the pack. “Our team are all massive dog-lovers, in fact, […]
Jobless figures continue to fall but wages falter
Figures released by the Office of National Statistics (ONS) last week show in June there were 1,615 claiming some form of jobless benefit in Tunbridge Wells, down from 1,665 from the previous month. The figures come more than two years since unemployment peaked to more than 2,325 claimants during the pandemic, up from just 1,130 […]
The greenhouse effect…
If you are keen gardeners like my wife and I then a greenhouse is a must have. It’s the place where you can sow seeds, nurture young perennials and plug plants, then pot these up ready for the transition to the garden. This is not only enjoyable and rewarding, but it also saves you hundreds […]
The stage is set
So Cameron, let’s start by you telling us a little bit about yourself… I’ve lived in Tunbridge Wells all my life, minus a brief stint in Sheffield, where I did my law degree. I have since been a teacher and have been writing and creating plays on the side. Outside of writing, I have a […]
Natural approach
IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) is one of the most common digestive complaints. Stress, poor diet, food intolerances, dysbiosis (an ‘imbalance’ in the gut microbial community) and pharmaceutical drugs all contribute to this growing health complaint. Defining IBS According to recent diagnostic criteria IBS can be diagnosed when a patient complains of recurrent abdominal pain associated […]
Writer’s descendants inadvertently move into author’s old family home
Jim Hawker and Daisy Hawker Wallace had no idea when they set out to move to Tunbridge Wells that Daisy’s great-grandfather, prolific turn-of-the-century author, Edgar Wallace – had previously owned the property they planned to move in to. “We were the classic case study of a Covid family who needed more space with our children,” […]
Aqua Park is giving away free passes to help you keep cool this summer
Receiving an impressive 42,000 visitors last year, the course reminiscent of those used on popular shows like Total Wipeput, has already received some amazing feedback from this season’s adventurers. Thrill seekers can expect 3,000 square meters of pure inflatable fun as the floating obstacle course, dubbed the UK’s best Wibit outdoor aqua park, received the […]
Two’s company: The Little Green Pantry
Vicki and Roo, you opened your beautiful shop last year and it already plays an integral role in the life of the village. Can you tell us more about what you offer? The Little Green Pantry opened in the centre of Lambehurst last August and we offer a range of local produce and handmade gifts. […]
Passengers told avoid travel as rail unions walk out again
Southeastern, which provides rail services in the area, says it will mean that the vast majority of its trains will not run be running. The ASLEF union is also due to take industrial action on Saturday (July 30), with Southeastern saying there will be no services at all running on that day. The rail company […]
